Selenio™ MCP1

1RU Media Convergence Platform

Selenio™ MCP1

As the broadcast industry continues to migrate toward IP and its inherent efficiencies, customers with less complex operational requirements or space constraints no longer have to make compromises when it comes to on-air and signal transport functionality.

Introducing the Selenio MCP1 — an extension of the award-winning original platform that delivers the same capabilities in a cost-effective, space-saving 1RU package. Ideal for fixed and mobile contribution applications with low channel counts or operations needing a more compact form factor, the Selenio MCP1 is customizable to user requirements and factory-tailored with up to three modules. Customers can choose cards based on specific application needs, spanning video encoding, decoding, multiplexing and baseband processing. The Selenio MCP1 features the same intuitive, web-based GUI as the original 3RU chassis, as well as a new operator-friendly front control panel.

Now you can fuel operational efficiencies for a smaller number of services, while reaping the benefits of the same core baseband and IP functionality of the proven original.

Two redundant power supplies — each independently able to handle the complete chassis power load (300 W)

Integral fan cooling with front-to-back primary airflow; designed to support full load at 40° C ambient with no thermal stacking limitations

Direct Ethernet connectivity (1000Base-T for control/monitoring, 1000Base-T for data) to the chassis

A variety of control methods to suit every operational environment: CCS Navigator™, local control panel, rich interface application (RIA) HTTP web browser or third-party control systems via published SNMP MIBs for application modules

Application modules with a frame synchronizer function have an analog reference connection to the external reference input.

Application modules that require a digital reference — such as the encoder, decoder or multiplexer/demultplexer — have a digital reference connection to the controller.

Intuitive Web-based GUI
Featuring a built-in, browser-based management system (no software required) that incorporates support for rich interactive features through Microsoft® Silverlight®, the Selenio MCP1 provides a graphically rich interface that enables operators to get the most functionality from the new platform — without being buried under an avalanche of manuals and bespoke commands.

Operators can access the platform from their web browser and, using graphical block diagrams for each particular module, can easily step through the configuration process — significantly reducing the chance of error.

HD-BNC Connectors
Selenio application modules utilize high-density HD-BNC connectors for video and audio connectivity. The HD-BNC offers the same strength and is the same bayonet-locking connector as standard BNC connectors.

HD-BNC connectors meet all SMPTE 292M and SMPTE 424M return loss specifications — and exceeds them at 3 Gb/s. For high-density applications, a cable insertion/extraction tool is available, which is as simple to use as the standard BNC tool.

The controller includes three 1000Base-T Ethernet interfaces. One interface provides an IP connection for system control and firmware upgrades, as well as for monitoring purposes. The second and third redundant 1000Base-T Ethernet interfaces are enabled for video and audio data applications.